Dr. Richard Thompson

Active Approach Health & Wellness Centre Ltd.

B210-5855 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax, NS, B3H 4S2

Dr. Richard Thompson obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology (Hon) from the University of Western Ontario in London, with particular academic focus in biomechanics and human physiology. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto, where he maintains an ongoing relationship as a member of the college. Dr. Thompson has been actively involved in competitive sports since early childhood. Having played competitive volleyball, hockey, and soccer, his interest in Chiropractic was formed early thanks to the various sports injuries that came with the territory. As such, his current day practice involves a special area of interest in sport related injury and performance. Dr. Thompson’s clinical practice has been based on first determining a clear and concise diagnosis before an evidence based treatment plan is implemented and thoroughly discussed with the patient. By looking at the overall cause for pain and injury, rather than the symptoms the injury evokes, his various treatment modalities and techniques can be applied very specifically and effectively for a quick resolution of the problem(s). Dr. Thompson attributes much of his clinical success to being a certified practitioner in Active Release Techniques for over 10 years, which has taken his palpation, diagnostic, and treatment skills to the next level. He maintains his ART credentials annually at seminars throughout North America where he works with elite athletes from all over the world. He also became an Ironman Network Provider after completing onsite training and treatment at the Ford Ironman in Phoenix, Arizona in 2011.